Postcode Analysis Cherwell, South East

HEYFORD MEAD, OX5 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEYFORD MEAD, OX5 1AF.

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Population

412

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 57,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: OX5 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. OX5 1AF's low deprivation rank, 69% ownership, and £355k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

OX5 1AF is a sought-after residential area on Heyford Mead, 0.3km from Kidlington in Kidlington. Administratively it sits within Kidlington East ward and the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency.

For serious buyers, OX5 1AF is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for OX5 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00145172 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for OX5 1AF. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.3%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed5.9%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

3 sales · Mean £ 323,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

OX5 1AF has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences48
Criminal damage and arson19
Other theft18
Public order16
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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North Kidlington Primary School

Good298 pupils0.3 km
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington

Good200 pupils0.9 km
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West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School

Good337 pupils0.9 km
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Gosford Hill School

Good798 pupils1.1 km
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Edward Feild Primary School

Good299 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Grovelands Convenience Stores0.4 km
  • Red Lion0.2 km
  • Stanley's Sweets and Treats0.3 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Black Bull0.1 km
  • The Kings Arms0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Ovisher Restaurant0.2 km
  • Oxford House Cafe0.9 km
  • Six Bells0.9 km
  • TULASI0.3 km
  • Whizzkidz (Thame) Ltd1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Swift Shop1.0 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
  • Co-op Supermarket0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Albert Fish And Chips0.3 km
  • Kidlington Kebab & Cafe0.2 km
  • Off The Hook0.2 km
  • The Star Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Oxford Parkway2.4 km
  • Islip3.8 km
  • Hanborough5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Chorefields0.0 km
  • Chorefields0.1 km
  • The Black Horse0.1 km
  • The Black Horse0.1 km
  • Watts Way Car Park DEL0.3 km